Special Needs Caregiver Burnout: Caring for a Child With IDD Across a Lifetime with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer - Episode 241

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo sits down with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer (licensed psychologist, BCBA, and founder of Beyond the Individual) to dive into the heavy realities of special needs caregiver burnout, complex behavior, system failures, and how to build truly sustainable family support. Listen

Medical Cannabis for Seniors: What Caregivers Need to Know About Pain, Sleep, Anxiety, and Safe Use with Honey Smith Walls - Episode 240

Honey Smith Walls, host of the Cannabis Truth Podcast and author of Healing Beyond High, explains how cannabis education can help caregivers ask better questions about pain, sleep, anxiety, safety, and quality of life.

Navigating Dementia, Without the Burnout: How understanding why behaviors happen helps you respond effectively with Amy House - Episode 239

In this deeply insightful episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, Diane sits down with Amy House—Certified Dementia Practitioner, Licensed Assisted Living Director, and host of the Think Dementia podcast. Together, they break down the physical changes in the brain, why "problem behaviors" are actually involuntary reactions, and

Aging in Place Help: How Tuktu Connects Families With Trusted Local Caregiver Support with Rustam Sengupta - Episode 238

Rustam Sengupta, founder of Tuktu, shares how his family dementia caregiving journey inspired a community-powered care platform that helps families find trusted local support for aging parents, companionship, errands, transportation, and aging in place.

Dementia Activities That Actually Work: How Creative Engagement Reduces Caregiver Stress with Meredith Eden - Episode 237

In this heartwarming and deeply practical episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN sits down with Meredith Eden, Manager of Hummingbird Project Services! 🌸✨ Listen HereView All EpisodesWatch On YouTube Together, they break down why traditional "busywork" fails and reveal how personalized, flexible engagement can drastically

Does Medicare Cover an OB/GYN Wellness Visit? Why Women May Get Surprise Bills with Helen Jonsen - Episode 236

A woman’s routine OB/GYN visit turned into a surprise bill. Helen Jonsen joins Diane Carbo, RN, to discuss Medicare wellness visit confusion, women’s health advocacy, and what to ask before care.

Becoming a Caregiver Too Young: How Early Caregiving Shapes Your Life and Identity with Whitney Rochelle - Episode 235

Becoming a caregiver at a young age can shape your identity, relationships, and future. Learn how to manage burnout, set boundaries, and find support.

What to Expect in the Final Days of Life: A Hospice Nurse Explains with Gabrielle Elise Jimenez - Episode 234

Navigating the final days of a loved one's life can feel overwhelming, frightening, and deeply uncertain. In this powerful episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo sits down with Gabrielle Jimenez—a hospice and palliative care nurse, end-of-life doula, and educator who has been

The Healthcare System Shifted Its Burden Home and Diane Carbo, RN, Says It’s Time for Families to Reclaim Control

For decades, registered nurse and patient advocate Diane Carbo has watched the mechanics of healthcare change. As the founder of Caregiver Relief, she has guided thousands of families through the bewildering realities of long-term care. In a recent interview, Carbo shed light on a quiet, systemic shift: Healthcare institutions

Pacemaker Deactivation vs. Removal for a 90-Year-Old with Advanced Dementia and Poor Quality of Life?

When a loved one with a pacemaker approaches the end of life, families may worry that the device will prevent a natural death. Learn what pacemakers can and cannot do, how they differ from ICDs, and what to consider before replacing or deactivating a cardiac device.

Facing a Cancer Diagnosis, With Guidance You Can Trust: How to use a doctor's guide to ask your oncologist the most important questions with Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval - Episode 233

Dr. Tiffany Troso-Sandoval, MD, former Memorial Sloan Kettering oncologist, explains how women with cancer can ask better questions, understand treatment options, organize care, and become empowered patients after diagnosis.

How to Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery: Non-Surgical Options for Seniors and Caregivers with Dr. Sean Altman - Episode 232

In this episode of the Caregiver Relief Podcast, host Diane Carbo, RN, sits down with Dr. Sean Altman, an orthopedic care expert with over 15 years of experience. Dr. Altman specializes in orthopedic functional medicine—a holistic approach that looks at the biological systems of the entire body to stimulate